Radioworld Pro-Staff Shane Turcotte and his fishing partner recently had some success in Michigan while fishing the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit. Here are Shane’s own words describing the moment when a win was oh so close.
“It was in incredible feeling on Sunday when we (Ivan Misevic) crossed the scale with 41 lbs of nice Walleye Hogs to take the lead with one boat left to weigh in. Unfortunately, the last boat to weigh had 49+ lbs the first day so we were up against a 6+ lb spread to overcome. We did see their bag in the waiting tanks and it looked like about 35 lbs. They only needed 34 lbs to win. They ended up weighing 36 lbs for the victory. My heart was racing with the thought of winning such a prestigious event with so many accomplished anglers. We were the only team to consistently bring 40+ lbs bags to the scale both days. A 2nd place finish still sits well and proud to represent my supporters and Team Canada Walleye. We received nice plaques, some bragging rights and a $6700 US cheque for our efforts.
The key for our consistency was making good decisions in the boat all day long, Streamside’s Predator 6’6 MH spinning rod, Berkley’s 8 lb Flame Green Fire Line for the visibility, Northland’s tackle 8 lb Fluorocarbon lead, very slow jigging motion with a pause, Fintech Zone R 1/2 oz jigs, Northland Tackle’s Impulse 4 in smelt, tipped with a Shiner and Northland Tackle’s slide on stinger hook. What a world class fishery and a cant remember the last time I was culling 7 lb Walleyes all day long as we were trying to upgrade. Heading to Huron, Ohio next to fish Lake Erie as we take a shot at qualifying for the Cabelas Masters walleye Circuit World Championship for 2014.
Again, just want to thank Streamside, Navionics, Rod Glove, NPS, Ice Armor, Clam, Hangbelly, Huntsville Marine, Crestliner, Offshore Tackle, Northland Tackle for continued support. Also want to thank all my friends out there who continue to support me and be there when I need them.”
They were also featured in their local paper. Congrats guys! Those are some impressive fish.
-Lawren
